Chester Borough · Morris County

Jobs & Employment Guide

Find public-sector hiring, school jobs, local employer sectors, Morris County opportunities, career assistance and commuting resources for Chester Borough and the surrounding western Morris County employment market.

Chester's local job base includes municipal government, education, downtown retail and restaurants, grocery and Route 206 shopping centers, healthcare, professional services, automotive businesses, recreation and seasonal employment.

Employment GuideCurrent hiring snapshot
Chester Borough jobs
Chester School District
West Morris Regional
Local employer sectors
Seasonal work
Morris County jobs
Career assistance
Commuting
Recruitment advertising

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Chester Borough and Chester Township are separate municipalities. This page focuses on Borough employment and employers serving the Borough. The Chester School District serves both municipalities, while West Morris Regional is a separate high-school district.

Current Hiring Snapshot

The listings below were checked in late August 2026. Public-sector openings can close quickly, so use the employer's live page before applying.

Currently Displayed Substitute Custodian

Chester School District · Flexible shifts

The district's current employment system lists substitute custodial work at $20 per hour, with flexible shifts and an ASAP start.

Verify Before Applying Paraprofessional

Chester School District · Dickerson Elementary School

The district's live postings page still displays a full-time 2026–27 paraprofessional opening, but the published closing date was July 31, 2026. Confirm current status before submitting an application.

Deadline Passed DPW Laborer

Chester Borough Department of Public Works

The Borough's 2026 employment folder still displays this notice, but the application deadline was March 25, 2026. The posting listed a salary range of $45,000–$50,000 and is included here only as an example of the kinds of Borough jobs that arise.

Multiple Current Openings Morris County Government

Countywide public-sector employment

The County's live jobs page currently shows 21 results across clerical, planning, public safety, EMS, social services, public works and technology.

Closes Sept. 30, 2026 Systems Analyst / Cisco Telecommunications Engineer

Morris County OIT · Full Time

Current County technology opening focused on Cisco Unified Communications, network support and cybersecurity. Published salary range: $74,932–$81,174.

Ongoing Application 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator

Morris County · Full Time

Current ongoing County recruitment with a September 2026 starting salary of $56,787. Shift work includes nights, weekends and holidays.

Current-status rule: NJTGO does not treat an old municipal PDF as an active vacancy merely because it remains online. Always confirm the closing date and live application status before relying on a posting.

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Chester Borough Employment

The Borough employs staff across administration, finance, tax, public works, construction, zoning, recreation, pool operations, fire prevention and other municipal functions.

Public WorksRoad maintenance, landscaping, tree work, building maintenance, vehicle/equipment work and seasonal storm response are examples of DPW duties.

Administration & FinanceClerical, tax, finance, administrative and customer-service jobs arise through Borough Hall as vacancies occur.

Construction & Land UseCode, construction, fire-prevention and zoning functions can create technical, licensed and administrative opportunities.

RecreationCommunity programs, facilities and seasonal recreation may create temporary, part-time or seasonal positions.

As of August 29, 2026, NJTGO did not confirm a currently open Chester Borough municipal vacancy with a future application deadline. The Borough employment page should be checked regularly because positions can be added at any time.

Borough Employment Opportunities

Chester Area Pool & Seasonal Work

The Chester Area Pool is administered by Chester Borough and is a recurring source of summer employment. The 2026 pool page recruited general summer staff and lifeguards for substitute and regular schedules, with current lifeguard certification required for lifeguard positions.

Apply EarlyThe 2026 pool page indicated that staff selection begins in mid-May, so next-season applicants should start checking well before summer.

Lifeguard CertificationApplicants for lifeguard positions need current required certifications.

Flexible SchedulingPool staff are expected to work varying days/hours and help maintain a safe, clean facility.

Season Has EndedThe published 2026 full pool season ended August 24, so this section is a planning resource for future seasonal hiring rather than a claim that summer jobs remain open.

Chester Area Pool

Chester School District Jobs

The shared K–8 Chester School District serves students from Chester Borough and Chester Township and recruits through its online employment system.

TeachersElementary, intermediate and middle-school teaching vacancies appear by certification area as staffing needs change.

ParaprofessionalsStudent-support and classroom-assistance jobs can include full-time benefit-eligible positions.

CustodialThe district currently maintains substitute custodial recruitment at $20 per hour.

Substitute TeachingThe district provides a dedicated substitute-teaching pathway separate from regular district vacancies.

Food ServiceThe district's jobs page links separately to Pomptonian employment for school food-service opportunities.

Administrative / SupportOffice, supervisory, technology and other support roles arise as vacancies occur.

Chester School District Jobs

West Morris Regional High School District

Chester Borough students attend West Morris Mendham High School through the West Morris Regional High School District. The regional district maintains its own Human Resources and Job Opportunities system separate from the Chester K–8 district.

Instructional JobsHigh-school teachers, special education, counseling and student-support roles.

Athletics & ActivitiesCoaching, extracurricular and student-activity positions can appear seasonally.

Facilities & SupportCustodial, maintenance, clerical and operational roles support the district's two high schools.

District AdministrationProfessional, administrative and technology roles arise through the regional district office.

West Morris Regional High School District

Where Local Chester Borough Jobs Come From

Historic Downtown RetailMain Street supports specialty shops, boutiques, gifts, home décor, pet retail and other customer-facing jobs.

Restaurants & CafésBreakfast, bakeries, pizza, Italian, Mexican, sushi, steakhouse, diner and dessert businesses create kitchen, service, counter and management work.

Chester Springs Shopping CenterGrocery, pharmacy, beauty, fitness, wireless and national retail expand the Borough's everyday employment base.

The Streets of ChesterApparel, wellness, pet services, healthcare and fast-casual dining add another Route 206 employment cluster.

HealthcarePrimary care, urgent care, pediatrics, wellness and other outpatient practices create clinical-support and administrative jobs.

Professional ServicesBanks, accounting firms, real-estate offices, shipping/business services and other professional employers operate within the Borough.

AutomotiveRepair, tire and car-wash businesses provide mechanical, service-writing, customer-service and maintenance roles.

Arts & EducationDance, music, creative workshops and specialty instruction add teaching and program-support opportunities.

A business being listed on NJTGO does not mean it is currently hiring. Confirm vacancies directly with the employer.

Morris County Government Jobs

Morris County is a major public employer within commuting distance of Chester Borough. As of August 29, 2026, its live job board displays 21 results.

Current Job Types

Recent active postings include Clerk 1, Planning Aide, mosquito-control positions, Social/Family Service Worker Trainee, 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator, EMT/Paramedic and technology roles.

Technology

The current Systems Analyst / Cisco Telecommunications Engineer opening in OIT lists a salary range of $74,932–$81,174 and closes September 30, 2026.

Public Safety

The ongoing 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator recruitment requires shift flexibility and lists a September 2026 starting salary of $56,787.

Civil Service

Morris County employment is governed by New Jersey Civil Service rules. Eligibility, exams and appointment procedures vary by job title.

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Free Career Help

Morris One-Stop Career Center

13 Emery Avenue
Randolph, NJ 07869
862-397-5600
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Career counseling, resume assistance, interviewing help, computers, training resources, Jersey Job Club and re-employment services.

Morris One-Stop

Specialized Services

The One-Stop currently lists services for mature workers age 55+, veterans, people with disabilities, displaced homemakers, youth and other job-seeker groups.

New Jersey Career Services

Statewide career navigation, training, unemployment re-employment support and job-search resources.

NJ Career Services

Build a Stronger Chester-Area Job Search

Check the Borough PageMunicipal openings can be infrequent, so monitor the official Borough employment folder rather than assuming no new vacancy will appear.

Watch Both School DistrictsChester K–8 and West Morris Regional hire separately. Check both systems for teaching and support roles.

Plan Seasonal Applications EarlyPool and recreation jobs may recruit in spring for summer work.

Search the Route 206 CorridorRetail, healthcare, restaurants, service businesses and commercial centers extend north and south of the Borough.

Expand the RadiusAdd Mendham, Long Valley, Flanders, Mount Olive, Roxbury and Morristown to searches when commute flexibility allows.

Use Morris County JobsCounty government regularly offers administrative, technical, public-safety, healthcare and social-service positions.

Use the One-StopFree resume, interviewing and training services can improve applications before submission.

Verify DatesIf an old PDF remains visible, check the application deadline before treating it as an open job.

Commuting Expands the Market

MendhamSchools, professional services, local government, healthcare and small-business employment immediately east of Chester.

Long Valley / Washington TownshipSchools, local government, healthcare, retail and service businesses west of Chester.

Flanders / Mount OliveLarger retail, logistics, schools, healthcare and Route 46/I-80 employment north of Chester.

RoxburyRetail, schools, healthcare, municipal government and commercial employers northeast of Chester.

MorristownCounty government, healthcare, law, finance, hospitality and professional services make it one of Morris County's largest employment centers.

No Borough Rail StationMost Chester-area commuting is automobile-based, although regional rail stations can support longer trips toward eastern New Jersey and New York.

Job Scam & Application Safety

Verify the employer before sharing sensitive information.

Be cautious of recruiters who demand payment, send checks and ask you to return money, request banking credentials before legitimate onboarding, use only anonymous messaging apps, or promise unusually high pay for vague work with no verifiable organization.

Use Official Job PagesFor government and school jobs, verify the opening on the Borough, school district, County or state website.

Protect Personal DataDo not casually email Social Security numbers, banking information, passwords or identity documents.

Never Pay to Get HiredLegitimate employers generally do not require gift cards, application payments or money returned from a company-issued check.

Check Closing DatesOld postings can remain searchable after a vacancy has closed.

For Employers: Post a Chester Borough Job

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Standard Job PostingDisplay position title, employer, location, schedule, description, qualifications and application instructions.

Featured JobAdd stronger placement for specialized, difficult-to-fill or deadline-sensitive openings.

Multiple OpeningsPromote seasonal hiring, a business expansion, a new location or several positions from one employer.

Recruitment EventHighlight a job fair, internship, apprenticeship, seasonal campaign or hiring event.

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Nearby & Related

Chester Township
Separate NJTGO guide for the surrounding municipality.

MendhamNearby employment and commuting market east of Chester.

Long Valley / Washington TownshipEmployment market west of Chester.

Flanders / Mount OliveLarger Route 46/I-80 commercial and employment market north of Chester.

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